Charlotte Chess Center Wednesday Action Quads

OVERVIEW

A 3 round “quad” US Chess-rated tournament open to all adult players and youth.  Quads, which group players by their skill level, are a great way to ensure closer matchups for a more fun and competitive challenge. Opportunity to play 3 regular rated games in one night!

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WHEN

Every Wednesday Night!

WHERE

Charlotte Chess Center – Main/South Campus

10700 Kettering Drive, Unit E

Charlotte, NC 28226

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HOW IT WORKS

• Players must register weekly and in advance
• Quads – players placed into groups of 4 by their most recent US Chess rating*
• 3 US Chess rated games every Wednesday night
  • Top 6 quads also FIDE rapid rated
• Each evening will be limited to the first 60 players to register
• Entries are first registered, first served​

*Minor roster shifts to avoid family member pairings may be possible

ROUND TIMES

Round 1: 7:00pm

Round 2: ASAP

Round 3: ASAP

End Time: Between 8:30pm-10:00pm depending on quad.

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PRIZES

$40 to the winner(s) of each quad; $45 for perfect 3-0 score

CCC HOURS

6:00pm – 10:00pm

REQUIREMENTS

• Participants must be members of the US Chess Federation

TIME CONTROL

G/20; Increment 10

Each player receives 20 minutes plus a 10 second bonus each move to complete each game

ENTRY FEE

CCC Members Rated 2000+: Free Entry ($20 deducted from any prize)

CCC Members: $20.00

Non-Members: $25.00

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The Charlotte Chess Center’s Main/South Location is conveniently located off of I-485 and Pineville-Matthews Road. CCC’s Main/South Branch serves both North Carolina and South Carolina, with regulars coming from Lake Wylie, Ballantyne, Pineville, SouthPark, Matthews, Mint Hill, Waxhaw, Weddington, Steele Creek, Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Rock Hill, and South Charlotte.